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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,652.36, 22,980.84 and 10,992.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,652.36, 22,980.84 and 10,992.08 is: 15,169.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,652.36 : 22,980.84 = 10,992.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,652.36/22,980.84 = 10,992.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,652.36x = 22,980.84 × 10,992.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,652.36x = 252,607,231.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,607,231.75/16,652.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,169.46

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